AI Analyzes MSCI's Latest Evaluation Process: Releases 'MSCI Score Prediction Function' to Pre-simulate ESG Rating Fluctuations
Estoma Inc. has released its 'MSCI Score Prediction Function,' which utilizes AI to analyze and predict fluctuations in MSCI ESG ratings. This enables companies to proactively assess risks and strategize responses before their evaluations are finalized, aligning with MSCI's new data-driven rating actions.
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Estoma Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Soichiro Ito) is pleased to announce the official release of its 'MSCI Score Prediction Function,' which analyzes and predicts the factors of change in MSCI ESG evaluations, based on the 'ESG Ratings Process' published by MSCI in March 2026.
With this release, companies can simulate their score fluctuation risks before their evaluation is finalized, enabling a strategic response to 'Data-driven rating actions' emphasized by MSCI.
■ Background of Development: MSCI's More Dynamic Evaluation Process
MSCI's latest rating process, announced in March 2026, explicitly outlines 'Data-driven rating actions' based on weekly data updates and significant data changes continuing for 3 to 6 months, in addition to annual reviews.
This means companies are now required to engage in continuous monitoring and timely information disclosure, rather than a 'once-a-year response.' Estoma promptly recognized this change and aims to solve the challenges faced by corporate ESG managers, such as 'evaluation criteria being a black box' and 'results remaining unknown until evaluation is finalized.'
■ Three Key Updates
AI-powered 'MSCI Score Prediction' Simulator: Based on MSCI's latest algorithm, it pre-calculates future ratings (AAA to CCC) from current initiatives. By understanding their position before evaluations are finalized and identifying missing disclosure information, companies are supported in strategically improving their scores.
'AI Answer Generation + Easy Integration' Compliant with Latest Methodology: AI automatically generates optimal answer proposals tailored to MSCI's '33 Key Issues' and '150+ management indicators.' By simply importing vast internal PDFs and documents, highly accurate draft responses required by rating agencies can be created.
'Early Discovery of Improvement Points' and Differential Analysis: Automatically extracts changes from the previous evaluation. It visualizes items that caused score fluctuations and clarifies action plans to focus on next.
■ Expected Implementation Effects (Our Estimate)
By integrating AI with workflows, major MSCI tasks (review, objection, evidence confirmation, verification) are streamlined, reducing total man-hours from 125 hours to 30.5 hours (a 75% reduction). Setup takes 5 minutes, and the entire process from evidence confirmation to score verification is shortened, allowing ESG managers to focus on score improvement.
*Actual effects may vary depending on the number of questions, organizational structure, and disclosure status.
■ Company Overview
Estoma Inc. is a social venture founded on the belief of 'protecting a rich global environment and humanity until 2100.' They provide 'estoma,' the world's first integrated ESG information management cloud, offering multifaceted support for corporate sustainability initiatives.
Company Name: Estoma Inc.
Contact: Soichiro Ito
Phone: 03-6775-9242
Email: info@estoma.co.jp
With this release, companies can simulate their score fluctuation risks before their evaluation is finalized, enabling a strategic response to 'Data-driven rating actions' emphasized by MSCI.
■ Background of Development: MSCI's More Dynamic Evaluation Process
MSCI's latest rating process, announced in March 2026, explicitly outlines 'Data-driven rating actions' based on weekly data updates and significant data changes continuing for 3 to 6 months, in addition to annual reviews.
This means companies are now required to engage in continuous monitoring and timely information disclosure, rather than a 'once-a-year response.' Estoma promptly recognized this change and aims to solve the challenges faced by corporate ESG managers, such as 'evaluation criteria being a black box' and 'results remaining unknown until evaluation is finalized.'
■ Three Key Updates
AI-powered 'MSCI Score Prediction' Simulator: Based on MSCI's latest algorithm, it pre-calculates future ratings (AAA to CCC) from current initiatives. By understanding their position before evaluations are finalized and identifying missing disclosure information, companies are supported in strategically improving their scores.
'AI Answer Generation + Easy Integration' Compliant with Latest Methodology: AI automatically generates optimal answer proposals tailored to MSCI's '33 Key Issues' and '150+ management indicators.' By simply importing vast internal PDFs and documents, highly accurate draft responses required by rating agencies can be created.
'Early Discovery of Improvement Points' and Differential Analysis: Automatically extracts changes from the previous evaluation. It visualizes items that caused score fluctuations and clarifies action plans to focus on next.
■ Expected Implementation Effects (Our Estimate)
By integrating AI with workflows, major MSCI tasks (review, objection, evidence confirmation, verification) are streamlined, reducing total man-hours from 125 hours to 30.5 hours (a 75% reduction). Setup takes 5 minutes, and the entire process from evidence confirmation to score verification is shortened, allowing ESG managers to focus on score improvement.
*Actual effects may vary depending on the number of questions, organizational structure, and disclosure status.
■ Company Overview
Estoma Inc. is a social venture founded on the belief of 'protecting a rich global environment and humanity until 2100.' They provide 'estoma,' the world's first integrated ESG information management cloud, offering multifaceted support for corporate sustainability initiatives.
Company Name: Estoma Inc.
Contact: Soichiro Ito
Phone: 03-6775-9242
Email: info@estoma.co.jp